We take a look at farmers taking control of their distribution needs in a collaborative way in North Texas. Direct to Chef sales through custom ordering and real-time inventory management from multiple connected farms. The barriers have been removed both sides of the fence.

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Exploring the who, what, where, why, when, & how's of farm photography. How to prepare a shot list for your own guide or for a pro photographer. How to visually tell your story to the right clients.

The time to plan for next year's success is now. We talk about the next two, four, and 24 months in this episode and how to prepare for a much better 2019. No accidental successes here!

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After reading the book Clockwork by Mike Michaelowicz, Brandon implemented six takeaways to help improve the systems at Craven Local Food Market. 

For more information on Mike, check out: https://www.mikemichalowicz.com

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A State of the Soil Season 1 throwback interview with Stacey Givens. Stacey was a huge inspiration to me as I started Victory Gardens leaning hard into added value foods.

Farmer & Chef Stacey owns The Side Yard Farm in Portland Oregon where she hosts many farm events and caters any occasion wanting the best farm to table experience you can have in Portland. 

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If you want to cash out your farm someday, you must build in scalable systems. In this anonymous one on one consult, we listen in to what a coaching call looks like for a small batch garden building company. 

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Nick reveals how letting go will lead to much larger opportunities.

If farmers are comparing themselves against Big AG, why not employ the same tactics they use for success. Small farming is unique in the challenges we face, but giving yourself a competent support team will relieve many issues before they become hardened obstacles. Here is how I use my Board of Directors and my three rules for maintaining awning network of advisors. 

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Last weekend I (Nick) worked at Big Tex Urban Farms at the State Fair of Texas where we have a display. Over those two evenings I was able to get new insights as to what the general public, and not necessarily the people I'm used to who are coming to farmers markets, are asking about agriculture. I share what I noticed and hopefully some things to think about. 

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Each September Jeff Bednar of Profound Microfarms hosts Thanksgiving in September. Last weekend in McKinney, Tx 188 local food producers and advocates were at Tupps Brewery for a potluck farm to table gathering. In this podcast, Jeff explains the why & how this happens.